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[cassis chypre] vs Elixir Man

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 81 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elixir Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • [cassis chypre]

    Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Elixir Man

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

[cassis chypre]3/7
Elixir Man4/7
Ratings & consensus
[cassis chypre]
Community sentiment
[cassis chypre]
Longevity
Elixir Man
Sillage & projection
Elixir Man
Value for money
Elixir Man
Versatility
Elixir Man
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
[cassis chypre]

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
[cassis chypre]SKLVA
Elixir ManMahogany
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.18/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 52%Had 21%Want 27%
4.19/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
Category winner[cassis chypre]Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
47%Love
37%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate

49 votes

50%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate

32 votes

Category winner[cassis chypre]Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityElixir Man

SillageElixir Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value49
Category winnerElixir ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fruity91%
woody83%
soft spicy74%
green65%
earthy56%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
lavender77%
woody69%
earthy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
CassiaCardamomelemiAldehydesNutmeg
Heart2-4 hrs
Black CurrantJuniperSageIncense
Base6-8+ hrs
PatchouliMuskVetiverOakmossAmber
Top
PomeloGingerCardamom
Heart
LavenderNutmegelemiGalbanum
Base
PatchouliVetiverMuskOakmossAmber
InformationalShared notesCardamom, elemi, Nutmeg and Patchouli. Durations are only published for [cassis chypre], so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall96
Winter29
Day100
Night25
Spring79
Summer17
Fall83
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Category winnerElixir ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men10
Unisex80
Women10
Men96
Unisex4
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,639

PerfumerAnna Sokolova

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#32,359

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner[cassis chypre]Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cassis Chypre by SKLVA puts the entire black currant bush into the spotlight, moving far past generic berry syrup. The opening bursts with crushed currant foliage, cool cardamom pods, and a fizzy spark of aldehydes that feels like morning light breaking through damp garden branches. As the fragrance settles, bitter-ta…

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Mahogany Elixir Man opens with a sharp burst of pomelo and ginger, settling into a spicy heart of cardamom and lavender. Warm amber, vetiver, and patchouli ground the base, creating a classic fougere structure. It is designed for men seeking a clean, office-friendly aroma that feels modern yet familiar.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, [cassis chypre] or Elixir Man?

Elixir Man takes 4 of 7 categories. [cassis chypre] is rated 4.18/5 from 49 votes; Elixir Man is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes. Choose [cassis chypre] for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elixir Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, [cassis chypre] or Elixir Man?

Elixir Man lasts longest (Elixir Man 79/100, [cassis chypre] 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, [cassis chypre] or Elixir Man?

Elixir Man projects furthest (Elixir Man 63/100, [cassis chypre] 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do [cassis chypre] and Elixir Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, elemi, Nutmeg and Patchouli.

Is [cassis chypre] or Elixir Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, [cassis chypre] is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir Man is the stronger pick. [cassis chypre] suits daytime wear; Elixir Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in [cassis chypre] and Elixir Man?

[cassis chypre] has top notes of Cassia, Cardamom, elemi and Aldehydes, heart notes of Black Currant, Juniper, Sage and Incense, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Elixir Man has top notes of Pomelo, Ginger and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, elemi and Galbanum, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk and Oakmoss.

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